Thailand Makes Marginal Gains As Tariff Spell Lingers Over Rubber Market

​​​​​​​Thailand's rubber exports, which plunged to their lowest level in terms of returns in one and a half years in June this year, posted better levels in July and August. The easing of the stifling Trump tariffs and an improvement in the geopolitical situation, coupled with China’s stimulant bids, led to the change in the third quarter. Thailand is at the same time battling unexpected rains during its production season this year, though the same has not severely affected production in the sou